DarthMarth
100+ Head-Fier
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I have been pretty happy with my current headphone setup (HRT MusicStreamer II+ > Bottlehead Crack w/ Speedball > HD650s/DT990s) for the past few months. My "dream headphones" have been Sennheiser HD800s for a while now, but I didn't expect to be able to afford them anytime soon. Then I got my work bonus and they are suddenly seeming very affordable indeed, so I find myself seriously considering "pulling the trigger" in the next few weeks. Before making a purchase of this size, I wanted to get some help thinking it through. (Live-previewing a set isn't an option for me)
- People have commented that on my current setup, the MS II+ is very clear and transparent (like the HD800s) while the Crack is warmer and less precise (like the HD650s). If I put a warm, imprecise amp between a transparent DAC and headphones, will this create a messy sound signature?
- If the Crack is a suboptimal amp to put between the MS II+ and HD800s, can anyone recommend a better amp? Will my current DAC allow me to get the most out of such top-end headphones? With my bonus, I could probably spend up to around $1000, though only for a good reason.
- Or would another headphone just be a better fit to complete my signal chain? I'm pretty attached to the HD800s, but could perhaps be talked into something else.
- Anything else I should consider about buying the best headphones I will (likely) ever own?